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IT IS IMPORTANT TO STRETCH. Enough said? For most, it probably isn’t. It took a painful injury to fully convince me that 30 minutes of stretching each day is crucial in long-distance running. Here are the 4 most important stretches that cured me from a hip and knee injury: 1. Quadricep Stretch- bend your knee […]

Spaghetti squash doused in marinara sauce. It’s a combination I have seen all over Pinterest. So, I decided to give it a try. I cooked mine in the microwave; cut in half, seeds scooped out, and face down in 1/4 inch of water for about 10 minutes. Then I combined it with my favorite Trader Joe’s […]

Growing up, I remember thinking my mom thought I was amazing and important. She told me it often and I believed her. I was convinced that I could be and do anything and everything. Her words reassured me such. I knew she loved me without a shadow of doubt and nothing could ever change that. […]

I made some energy bars this past week that were pretty darn good. It was just things I had in my pantry that I threw in together because other similar combinations had worked so well in the past. I shared with some friends from my running group as well as a friend at the gym, […]

I love an easy to prepare dinner. This is a cilantro-lime quinoa dish with chicken that my kids love. I was given the recipe by my best girlfriend from college. This recipe feeds my entire family. I typically chop up Logan’s chicken and mix it all together so he eats all of it. 1/2 […]

I tried Anti-Gravity Yoga at my gym this week and I have to say: It was a lot of fun! I felt a lot of stretching which was definitely needed. For the entire hour, you pretty much do stretching and strength training with fabric suspended by bars. My favorite part was hanging upside down and […]

I love grilled fish. LOVE. Grilled fish tacos are my favorite food ever. This marinade would work great for fish tacos. I buy my Mahi-Mahi from Trader Joe’s, in frozen small cuts. It is a lot cheaper and I don’t feel like I have to eat a ton of it. You also can grill the […]

This past week, I had a great conversation with my friend who is an expert marathon runner. She gave me some awesome advice for half-marathon training and I ended up deciding to change my game plan. I am on a completely NEW training schedule. One that includes a LONG run (this week is a 10 miler!) once […]

My baby loves those whole grain fig bars by Nature’s Bakery that you can buy at Costco. I confess, I love them too. They are sooo yummy and easy for my baby to eat. I just hand her one and she takes care of business. We buy them instead of Nutrigrain bars because the ingredients are non-GMO and […]

Hi, I’m Amy!

Welcome! I'm the mom to two adorable kids and wife to one amazing man. Nutrition and exercise are some of my greatest passions. I love cooking foods that are wholesome and nutritious for my family. I hope to motivate and inspire others on their road to healthy living. I hope you enjoy my blog! Thanks for stopping by!